Nate Irving

The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran linebacker Donald Butler, adding a proven NFL starter to one of the team's thinnest positions.

Butler, Nate Irving and A.J. Hawk were three veteran linebackers who worked out for the team Tuesday.

Butler, a former University of Washington standout who started 62 games in five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, likely won the job because of his position flexibility.

Last season, Butler had 43 tackles, half a sack and forced one fumble in the 16 games he played for the Chargers. He signed with Arizona this offseason but didn't make it onto the Cardinals' 53-man roster.

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